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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has instructed its state officers not to accept nomination forms for the Rajya Sabha elections. It has also decided to move the Supreme Court, seeking vacation of its unprecedented order staying the poll process for 65 seats of the House of Elders. "We are moving the court seeking vacation of the stay order as the court has given an opportunity to the Commission", EC Spokesman A N Jha said, while briefing presspersons. The Commission has, meanwhile, directed the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs)

Planned itineraries, scheduled festivals and book-in-advance activities should be dusted off this vacation . Take your family abound in nature, witness the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly to the roar of the ocean tucked inside a seashell. It's time to appreciate nature and embrace the feeling that we are part of a larger universe and that all living things serve a purpose. Guess, it's time to get ready to play the bigger role in our lives, contribute to nature and care and treasure our loved ones.

Want to experience something unforgettable in your next holiday? Plan a getaway through a self-drive vacation . Just get out there, explore different routes, interact with the locals and have a whale of a time! There are a number of fascinating self-drive options internationally that will make your vacation a memorable one. Luxury travel firms such as Luxury Escapes and Abercrombie & Kent say there has been an increase in demand for such road trip holidays over the years.

Rashmi Henriques What does the woman in you want — Adventure? Culture soiree? Shopping escapade? A wellness retreat or a non-stop partying vacation? If you're confused, follow our lead. To celebrate the upcoming International Women's Day on March 8, we dedicate today's issue to the superwoman of today (which is each one of you. Take a bow). In the last five years, there has been an increase in the number of all-women travel groups. Kudos! Based on the five different interests found in most women travellers, we list out countries and cities in India of interest.

NEW DELHI: CBI today sought lifting of stay on criminal proceedings against former state Home Minister Amit Shah in the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case in the Supreme Court which said it cannot pass the order without hearing the parties. "We cannot vacate the stay. Let us hear the petition," a bench comprising justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan said, while deciding to hear from January 15 onwards the CBI plea and other applications connected with the case. "No purpose will be served in vacating the stay," the bench further said.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear an application by the Election Commission seeking vacation of the stay on the election of 65 members to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The application by the Commission will be listed for hearing before a vacation Bench on June 9, the apex Court Registry sources said.

It's time for the summer holidays, and what better way to spend it than at your very own vacation home, just a few kilometres away from the city. The trend of owning a home away from home is fast catching up. Almost everybody dreams of owning a house surrounded by mountains , or on top of a mountain, or on a beachfront - a house that is away from the hustle and the bustle of the city. For most it is not just about owning a house but also some land on which one can grow fruits, vegetables, or simply just plant loads of trees.

Far-out destination: Sailing through the mud-delta of the Sunderbans and exploring the wildlife there. Bon Vivant moment: Dining at the traditional and truly enchanting Wiener Rathauskeller in Vienna's Town Hall. On Nature's Trail: Adventure Safari through the Serengeti National Park, Africa Emptied your pockets on: Spent heavily on camera accessories and parts to indulge in my favourite pastime. Panoramic Views: The picturesque Konigsee Lake in Austria, which is surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court today refused to hear on an urgent basis the UGC-DU row over the four-year undergraduate programme saying it requires an effective hearing which cannot be done by a vacation bench and asked the aggrieved parties to approach it in July after the holidays. "We understand the situation. The matter requires effective hearing which can't be done by a vacation bench. There will only be a few days delay. It will be heard by the roster bench in July," a bench comprising justices Pratibha Rani and V Kameswar Rao said.

BANGALORE: Time to buy and exchange your vacation this summer... in short, Timeshare. Timeshare simply means owning your vacation accommodation, be it a studio unit or a two-bedroom unit in a resort. Depending on the size of the accommodation and the season, the price ranges from Rs 70,000 to Rs 4.5 lakh for a period of 25 years to a maximum of 33 years. "Currently, there are two lakh timeshare owners in India. The industry is registering an annual growth of 18-20%," says Radhika Shastry, director-India & Malaysia, Resort Condominium International (RCI)